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P014S Bluemat Penstemon
Penstemon linarioides subsp. coloradoensis 'P014S' Silverton®
Bluemat Penstemon
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A dense, low-growing mound of silvery-green evergreen foliage. Early summer brings purple-blue two-toned flowers that bloom for months. Best in well-draining, poor soils with minimal irrigation. Makes a good low border around xeric gardens or low-water use park strips.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does P014S Bluemat Penstemon get?
About 6-12" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does P014S Bluemat Penstemon need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does P014S Bluemat Penstemon need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will P014S Bluemat Penstemon grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is P014S Bluemat Penstemon deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy P014S Bluemat Penstemon in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy P014S Bluemat Penstemon wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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